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Who is fighting in Ethiopia鈥檚 Amhara region?

Fighting has reportedly erupted in Ethiopia鈥檚 turbulent Amhara region.Reports say local militia fighters clashed with the military, over government plans to disarm local forces.

Fighting has reportedly erupted in Ethiopia鈥檚 turbulent Amhara region. Reports say local militia fighters clashed with the military, over government plans to disarm local forces. What's behind this escalation, and what does it portend for the future of Africa's second most populous country?

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